Examine the figure below.In a sunspot,the umbra is cooler than the penumbra.

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This statement is true. The umbra of a sunspot is the dark central portion where the magnetic fields are strongest and the temperatures are cooler than the surrounding photosphere. The penumbra is the lighter shaded area around the umbra where the magnetic fields are weaker and the temperatures are slightly higher than in the umbra.

Examine the Figure Below